neepheid Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Same bass, new licks of paint, graphtech nut, cts pots and a gigbag to save you the ballache of finding a T-bird shaped one.. https://www.epiphone.com/en-US/Electric-Bass/Thunderbird-'64/Ember-Red 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr4stringz Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) I saw these last night and love the Silver Mist. It does have me GASing somewhat. Not sure I could justify the extra notes though given how great the Vintage Pro/60s T-Birds are at their price point, especially used. Edited February 29 by mr4stringz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 they look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Great finishes, very tasty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 I'm still a bit sad that they discontinued the white version. That was the coolest (other opinions are available). I guess the Silver Mist is nice though. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Nice, but the price is heading too close to £1k (& Gibson territory). I'll stick with my sunburst and black Vintage Pro/60's Epi Tbirds....got them at under £500 each. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) I'd have the green one in a second if I didn't already have an Embassy. Edited February 29 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Oh I say, those are rather nice. Yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Oh Crap. I already have sunburst and white, but now I can hear a red one calling my name... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 2 hours ago, cetera said: Nice, but the price is heading too close to £1k (& Gibson territory). I'll stick with my sunburst and black Vintage Pro/60's Epi Tbirds....got them at under £500 each. Gibsons are a lot more expensive these days. Besides these are far more authentic. Gibson "Thunderbirds" these days are little more than basses with a similar body shape to the original model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) On 29/02/2024 at 12:36, cetera said: Nice, but the price is heading too close to £1k (& Gibson territory). I'll stick with my sunburst and black Vintage Pro/60's Epi Tbirds....got them at under £500 each. There does seem to be a concerted push to reposition Epiphone as an upper midrange and beyond brand. There were a few skinny stringers last year that they put out around the £1.5k mark which I'd say is getting into the top tier of massed produced guitars. Interestingly though when I was looking at the new years sales at places like Andertons a lot of those Epiphones that had originally been priced at £1k plus were being offered at significant discounts, often £300 or more which suggests that people don't really see Epiphone as a brand that they're willing to pay that kind of money for. Edited March 1 by Cato 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Inverness Green... kind of an appropriate version to have around here. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 That green is lovely and very tempting if it were a bit cheaper.....in a couple of years when they hit the 2nd hand market I'd like to get my mitts on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) If you think these are expensive, check out the price of the very lovely Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson" 1963 Firebird V https://www.peachguitars.com/epiphone-inspired-by-gibson-custom-collection-1963-firebird-v-frost-blue.htm?opt=47549&gad_source=1 If I was spending that much though I'd at least expect an indian rosewood fingerboard rather than indian laurel, and I'd want it to say Gibson on the headstock even if it is made in the far east. Edited February 29 by Jean-Luc Pickguard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 9 hours ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said: If you think these are expensive, check out the price of the very lovely Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson" 1963 Firebird V https://www.peachguitars.com/epiphone-inspired-by-gibson-custom-collection-1963-firebird-v-frost-blue.htm?opt=47549&gad_source=1 If I was spending that much though I'd at least expect an indian rosewood fingerboard rather than indian laurel, and I'd want it to say Gibson on the headstock even if it is made in the far east. That's more or less what Gibson were charging for a US Firebird 2 years ago, just before they stopped making a 'standard' model. The only Firebirds Gibson have made in the last couple of years have all been Custom Shop or Murphy Labs limited editions, starting at around £6k. Even given that I can't see many people handing over that amount for an Epiphone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 9 hours ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said: If you think these are expensive, check out the price of the very lovely Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson" 1963 Firebird V https://www.peachguitars.com/epiphone-inspired-by-gibson-custom-collection-1963-firebird-v-frost-blue.htm?opt=47549&gad_source=1 If I was spending that much though I'd at least expect an indian rosewood fingerboard rather than indian laurel, and I'd want it to say Gibson on the headstock even if it is made in the far east. So long as any visible wood looks attractive, I don't care what it is. And TBH I'd rather it didn't say "Gibson" on the headstock as they are currently of no interest to me and by the looks of things rapidly going downhill. Hopefully they won't take Epiphone with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matbard Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 These have improved tuners and come with soft gig bag as standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Nothing against these per se; I played Gary's for a bit and it was fine, but always felt the geometry on the Epiphones was out compared with the original. I know many will see this as nitpicking, but if you're going to make/reproduce/copy a faithful replica, then then should be doing that (much like they're trying to do with all the Les Pauls, Explorers, Vs and SGs). About the only area where the body looks correct is the forearm bout. The other three corners are skewed; the lower horn has always been short/stubby and the upper neck joint and control corner, smoothed out/rounded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 10 minutes ago, NancyJohnson said: Nothing against these per se; I played Gary's for a bit and it was fine, but always felt the geometry on the Epiphones was out compared with the original. I know many will see this as nitpicking, but if you're going to make/reproduce/copy a faithful replica, then then should be doing that (much like they're trying to do with all the Les Pauls, Explorers, Vs and SGs). About the only area where the body looks correct is the forearm bout. The other three corners are skewed; the lower horn has always been short/stubby and the upper neck joint and control corner, smoothed out/rounded. That's ok, my geometry is also out compared to my golden age, assuming I had one 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 2 hours ago, NancyJohnson said: Nothing against these per se; I played Gary's for a bit and it was fine, but always felt the geometry on the Epiphones was out compared with the original. I know many will see this as nitpicking, but if you're going to make/reproduce/copy a faithful replica, then then should be doing that (much like they're trying to do with all the Les Pauls, Explorers, Vs and SGs). About the only area where the body looks correct is the forearm bout. The other three corners are skewed; the lower horn has always been short/stubby and the upper neck joint and control corner, smoothed out/rounded. Maybe that’s why (at least in my case) the Epi’s don’t seem to be so renowned for massive neck dive? Could they have changed the geometry to improve the ergos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 17 minutes ago, King Tut said: Maybe that’s why (at least in my case) the Epi’s don’t seem to be so renowned for massive neck dive? Could they have changed the geometry to improve the ergos? If I could have a pahnd for every time I've seen people mention neck dive, eh? With the dozen or so Gibson models I went through, dive was negligible (I mean, much as I joked about it, it was there a little, but wasn't a dealbreaker) and it's non-existent on my Lull, Hamer or Spector. Grippier strap and I tend to play with my left hand on the neck. Not in the market for one of these, but I'd be in the market for a TBII should Gibson pull their finger out and reissue those. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 (edited) On 01/03/2024 at 13:48, NancyJohnson said: I'd be in the market for a TBII should Gibson pull their finger out and reissue those. Edited March 2 by neepheid 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 I think I'd have to go for the red one. But as mentioned above, I'd probably kill for a reissued TBII - We can only dream... 🙄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 I acquired an Epi pro IV in white recently in a trade - equivalent to about £250. I’ve always loved the look but was convinced I’d scratch the itch and move it on. As @NancyJohnson said - negligible neck dive and it’s one of my lightest basses in a 20 odd bass collection. I was lucky to pick one up so cheaply. Side dots disappeared in the dark - easily fixed with some Graph-Tech dots and the only issue I have with it really is access to the dusty end when I’m standing up. Got some gigs with Verity Bromham this month and might well use her on those - don’t really stray up the dusty end in that combo! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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